NICE! May need more radius on the outside edges of the metal wheels. Rules are strict and you can't cut into the salt. Why did you eliminate triangulation on the bottom rails?

Yes, we have been juggling the size of the radii on the outside edges of the wheels. The bigger the radius, the smaller the contact patch and the more it will press into the salt but smaller radii will probably leave a more pronounced mark.I just started the cage design today so all bars are not in yet. Probably shouldn't have posted those cage pics yet.

This will be a build to follow. Please share your thoughts on the wide rear track and wing surfaces.

Geo

The large airfoil over the axle will make lots of very efficient downforce especially since it is in ground effect. The wide track adds much stability and lets us build the rear wing larger with very little angle of attack to keep it efficient.Design intent was to minimize separation drag, stagnation drag, and wetted area. NACA 66-018 airfoil shape was used on the fuselage, rear wing, wheel pants, and front wheel skirt. Rear wheel pants will act as vertical stabilizers.

Please tell me those are not metallic wheels in the rear. If they are please reconsider.

Tom G.

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